34yrs

female

Speaks English, Sign Language (ASL), Sign Language (SEE), Spanish

I have extensive experience working with young children with Autism. I myself have a 4-year-old daughter with sensory integration dysfunction and have worked with her to cope with her sensitivities. Prior to caring for my daughter, I worked as a first grade tutor for children with Autism, ADHD, and Asperger's. I also worked as a camp counselor and paid extra attention to the campers with special needs. I believe patience and ability to make them feel comfortable are the most important ways to help them overcome obstacles. There was no better feeling than seeing them succeed when they wanted to quit. I also worked with a special needs toddler in my toddler classroom. He was non-verbal and I taught him other ways to communicate. We worked on sign language skills that I taught him, as well as his family. He instantly was less frustrated, which allowed him to focus on overcoming other areas of difficulty. I would love to make a profound difference on another young child's life, as well as the family.